See wee bit of the Irish

Promoting Irish-American tradition and culture to the area through
music, food and dance, the Irish Cultural Society of Corpus Christi
presents the St. Patrick's Day Celtic Festival Saturday.

The 21st annual event is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Patrick
Church Parish Hall.

"Gravel Walk are our featured performers and they're a high-energy
Irish music band," said event coordinator Joy McGrew.

The 10-year Corpus Christi area music veterans will play their
repertoire of traditional instrumental and dance songs of Ireland and
Scotland with their own Texas brand.

Other performers include Celtic Menagerie Dancers, The McCalls and
the Inishfree School Dancers.

Traditional Irish goodies such as corned beef and cabbage, Irish
stew, soda bread and gingerbread will be available. Hot dogs will be
available for children. The meal will be served from noon to 2 p.m.

Kids can enjoy a moonwalk, face painting, storytellers and Irish
cartoons. There also will be a raffle.

"It's just a good time," McGrew said. "The atmosphere is very
Irish."

Irish Cultural Society of Corpus Christi, St. Patrick's Day Celtic
Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, St. Patrick Church Parish Hall,
3350 S. Alameda St. Cost: $3 for adults, free for children 12 and
younger.